French

Example Sentences

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Herzi’s slender, unassuming drama contains few emotional crescendos or grand insights, although this is the rare French film to center on a Muslim lesbian as its protagonist.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

He spoke lamentable French in an uncompromising Yorkshire accent and concentrated on painting portraits.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

French President Emmanuel Macron would love for some sort of coordinated solution to these imbalances to emerge from his chairmanship of the G-7.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Paraguay's best players include former Newcastle United forward Miguel Almiron, and diminutive young ball-running midfielder Julio Enciso, who joined French club Strasbourg from Brighton and Hove Albion last summer.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

“I really thought that guy was bad news. I mean, he was way too excited about that French movie....”

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny